Program Overview
Webster University's Remote Sensing Analysis and GIS certificate program equips individuals with the skills and knowledge for careers in the GIS profession. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of satellite remote sensing capabilities and their applications in government and commercial sectors. Through hands-on techniques, students gain practical experience in using GIS technologies and imagery analysis. The program prepares decision-makers and analysts for leveraging GIS products for organizational value.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Remote Sensing Analysis and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) certificate program at Webster University is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in the public and private sectors of the GIS profession. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of satellite delivered remote sensing capabilities and their applications in various government and commercial industries. The program utilizes hands-on techniques to demonstrate the practical use of subject matter, incorporating current best practices and evolving techniques.
Objectives:
- Prepare students for positions in public and private sectors of the Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) profession.
- Provide a comprehensive overview of satellite delivered remote sensing capabilities and their applications in government and commercial sectors.
- Impart hands-on techniques for demonstrating the use and application of subject matter, including current best-practices and evolving techniques.
- Equip decision-makers and analysts in federal, state and local government as well as private industry with necessary skills and experience to leverage imagery and GIS products for organizational value.
Program Description:
The certificate program consists of 18 credit hours and includes the following courses:
- SPSM 5300 Remote Sensing Analysis Concepts and Geospatial Information System Technology (3 hours)
- SPSM 5310 Remote Sensing and Geospatial Information System Applications (3 hours)
- SPSM 5320 Remote Sensing and Geospatial Imagery Analysis (3 hours)
- SPSM 5330 Geospatial Information System (GIS) Technologies (3 hours)
- SPSM 5340 GPS-Position Determination and Coordinate Applications (3 hours)